Physical Therapist- Early Intervention, 37.5 Hrs- Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

29d•$79,227 - $98,446

About The Position

This position provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. Provides services with the goal of enhancing the child’s communication, physical, cognitive, social-emotional and adaptive skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher prepared graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current Physical Therapist license by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions; license in good standing.
Satisfactory CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
Current valid US-Issued driver's license and the ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between in-person visits/sites.
DPH’s CEIS Certification or eligible for certification.
NPI (National Provider Identifier number) or apply for NPI.
CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain certification within six (6) months on the job.

Responsibilities

Provides direct intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families in natural settings.
Carries out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention standards.
Conducts evaluations and other assessments.
Develops and implements Individual Family Service Plans.
Assists in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
Maintains client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
Evaluates and treats children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary deficits which may block normal movement.
Demonstrates knowledge of typical infant/toddler development in perceptual/fine motor, gross motor, cognition, language and communication, self-care and personal/social areas.
Demonstrates the ability to support positive child and family development.
Develops functional intervention techniques appropriate for infants and toddler with atypical development.